BMW X5 2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V797000

Make Model Year
BMW X5 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-01-19 2023-11-24 2023-11-24

Production Dates: 2013-12-12 - 2014-03-10

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 486

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.